{"id":13891,"date":"2026-07-20T22:07:57","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T22:07:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/?p=13891"},"modified":"2026-07-21T15:26:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T15:26:20","slug":"lebanese-rice-pudding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/lebanese-rice-pudding\/","title":{"rendered":"Lebanese Rice Pudding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A bowl of rice pudding is one of the most superbly comforting desserts on earth. Every culture has a rice pudding recipe, including Lebanon and the Levant countries, I can\u2019t imagine anything creamier, or more subtly flavored dessert than the Lebanese rice pudding aka riz bi haleeb,\u00a0 give it a try and it will prove to be a stunning addition to your next dinner party.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19431 size-full\" title=\"rice pudding 2\" src=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/rice-pudding-2.jpg\" alt=\"rice pudding 2\" width=\"700\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/rice-pudding-2.jpg 700w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/rice-pudding-2-233x300.jpg 233w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/rice-pudding-2-640x823.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1>Despite its simple list of ingredients Riz Bi Haleeb needs an accurate recipe to retain the richness,\u00a0 creaminess and the correct consistency.<\/h1>\n<h3>Let&#8217;s dive into the details to stay true to the classic flavor I grew up eating.<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rice:<\/strong> Short grain rice is advisable in making rice pudding, it&#8217;s appropriate for such a basically modest recipe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Milk:<\/strong> Whole milk is the best option and avoid the skimmed stuff, we don&#8217;t want a bland flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Heavy cream<\/strong> is essential to achieve the results of an old-fashioned riz bi haleeb; our ancestors didn&#8217;t use cream in making riz bi haleeb but they relied strictly on milk, the reason why we need to add heavy cream is simply because r<span data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">aw milk straight from the cow typically has a higher and more natural fat content than full fat<\/span>\u00a0milk from the store.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sugar<\/strong>: Stick to granulated sugar to keep it authentic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19440 size-full\" title=\"rice pudding 6\" src=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/rice-pudding-6.jpg\" alt=\"rice pudding 6\" width=\"900\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/rice-pudding-6.jpg 900w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/rice-pudding-6-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/rice-pudding-6-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/rice-pudding-6-640x363.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1>\u00a0Flavorings that take rice pudding aka riz bi haleeb to another level:<\/h1>\n<p><strong>The most classic addition is orange blossom water, but other variations are fantastic if you can find.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Orange Blossom Water<\/strong>: Adds a fantastic floral undertone, and this is easy to purchase at Middle Eastern stores.<\/li>\n<li>Mastic Gum:<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rose Geranium leaves:<\/strong> \u00a0<b id=\"mwCg\">\u0627\u0644\u0639\u0637\u0631\u0634\u064a\u0629<\/b>\u00a0\u0623\u0648\u00a0<b id=\"mwCw\">\u0627\u0644\u0639\u0637\u0631: <\/b>This is a fantastic addition, <strong>if you can find,<\/strong> to rice pudding; my granny used to add it to her riz bi haleeb.<b id=\"mwCQ\"><\/b><\/li>\n<li><strong>Zest of 1 lemon<\/strong>, this is not an authentic addition, but I have seen many chefs in the Middle East adding it recently to riz bi haleeb, so it is optional, but after trying it, I recommend it, it adds a lovely citrus undertone, zest the bright outer yellow layer, and avoid the bitter white layer underneath.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seville orange leaves<\/strong>: This is also a fantastic addition; it adds distinct citrus aroma and floral flavor to riz bi haleeb.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19443 size-full\" title=\"rice pudding 7\" src=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/rice-pudding-7.jpg\" alt=\"rice pudding 7\" width=\"700\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/rice-pudding-7.jpg 700w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/rice-pudding-7-233x300.jpg 233w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/rice-pudding-7-640x823.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1>Consistency is important in making Riz Bi haleeb!<\/h1>\n<p>A perfect riz bi haleeb is thick enough to hold its shape on a spoon, but soft enough to melt in your mouth, this is how your end result should be, to know that<span data-slate-fragment=\"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\"> the consistency is perfect, dip a metal spoon at the end of cooking into the hot rice pudding and pull it out. Run your finger down the back of the spoon, if a clean, clear line stays without the liquid running, your riz bi haleeb is ready.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1>Sugar in Riz Bi Haleeb!<\/h1>\n<p>How we taste sweetness is unique to each person, after testing I found 350 grams\/1.75 cups of granulated sugar is perfect, but if you have a sweet tooth, you can raise it to 400 grams\/ 2 cups<\/p>\n<h1>How to make the favored wrinkled top surface of riz bi haleeb?<\/h1>\n<p>To achieve the wrinkled top surface in riz bi haleeb, laddle it in ramekins and while still hot, give each ramekin a squirt of water, the uneven temperatures create a shrink on top of the surface which looks like those favored old-fashioned Lebanese rice pudding, yes\u00a0 it&#8217;s an indication to many that your riz bi haleeb is authentic, of course alongside the taste, which I promise you to achieve, if you follow the recipe accurately.<\/p>\n<h1>Riz Bil Haleeb for breakfast!<\/h1>\n<p>Riz bi haleeb is an after dinner dessert, but can be eaten for breakfast too, it isn&#8217;t overly sweet.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19437 size-full\" title=\"rice pudding 3\" src=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/rice-pudding-3.jpg\" alt=\"rice pudding 3\" width=\"700\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/rice-pudding-3.jpg 700w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/rice-pudding-3-233x300.jpg 233w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/rice-pudding-3-640x823.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Storage<\/strong>: Store riz bi haleeb in the refrigerator, wrapped with cling film to prevent them from drying out. It will last for 4 days.<\/p>\n<h1>More make ahead puddings:<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/9206\/\"><strong>Ashtalieh<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/muhallabia-with-apricot-coulis-on-the-bottom\/\"><strong>Mouhallabia with Apricot Coulis<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/meghli\/\"><strong>Meghli, Lebanese Carway Pudding<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/layali-lubnan-lebanese-milk-semolina-pudding\/\"><strong>Layali Lubnan<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/lemon-and-passion-fruit-posset\/\"><strong>Lemon and Passion Fruit Posset<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-19365\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"19365\" data-servings=\"12\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-hadia-chic\"><span 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wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-tag-icon wprm-recipe-course-icon\"><svg width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><g fill=\"#333333\"><path d=\"M10.3751486,0.076857365 C14.4800787,0.363902043 17.5948888,3.86011769 17.4395617,7.94264453 L17.4324114,8.06363503 L18.5276667,7.03351806 C19.5730051,6.04970474 21.1389301,5.88973514 22.3561798,6.62061018 L22.5199255,6.72580302 C23.6998469,7.53517206 24.2101624,9.01192996 23.7996825,10.3671978 L23.737977,10.55118 L20.9781832,18.0392757 C21.8266399,18.4532395 22.3935161,19.3196488 22.3886178,20.2997609 L22.3824562,20.4641071 C22.2899952,21.7863617 21.1853173,22.7963187 19.8785011,22.7897876 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wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-tag-icon wprm-recipe-cuisine-icon\"><svg width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><g fill=\"#333333\"><path d=\"M19.5441,12.0586 L17.8411,12.3146 L17.8411,14.0376 L17.8411,17.8606 L6.1591,17.8606 L6.1591,14.0376 L6.1591,12.3146 L4.4561,12.0586 C3.0331,11.8446 2.0001,10.6536 2.0001,9.2246 C2.0001,7.6626 3.2471,6.3876 4.7971,6.3406 C4.8651,6.3486 4.9351,6.3556 5.0051,6.3576 L6.3221,6.4136 L6.8931,5.2246 C7.8481,3.2356 9.8051,1.9996 12.0001,1.9996 C14.1951,1.9996 16.1521,3.2356 17.1071,5.2246 L17.6781,6.4136 L18.9951,6.3576 C19.0641,6.3556 19.1321,6.3486 19.2021,6.3406 C20.7531,6.3866 22.0001,7.6626 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wprm-recipe-tag-text_images wprm-recipe-tag-image-align-left wprm-recipe-tag-term-no-image\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-tag-term-text\">#Middle Eastern<\/div><\/div> <hr><div class=\"wprm-recipe-tag-term wprm-recipe-tag-text_images wprm-recipe-tag-image-align-left wprm-recipe-tag-term-no-image\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-tag-term-text\">Lebanese<\/div><\/div> <hr><div class=\"wprm-recipe-tag-term wprm-recipe-tag-text_images wprm-recipe-tag-image-align-left wprm-recipe-tag-term-no-image\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-tag-term-text\">Levant<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-template-chic-buttons wprm-container-columns-spaced-middle wprm-container-columns-gutter\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wprm_print\/lebanese-rice-pudding-riz-bi-haleeb\" style=\"color: #ffffff;background-color: #000000;border-color: #000000;border-radius: 3px;padding: 10px 5px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-print-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" data-recipe-id=\"19365\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Print<\/a>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/bookmarklet\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhadiaslebanesecuisine.com%2Fblog%2Flebanese-rice-pudding%2F&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fhadiaslebanesecuisine.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fz-pinterest-6-scaled.jpg&amp;description=Lebanese+Rice+Pudding%2F+Riz+Bi+Haleeb&amp;is_video=false\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-recipe=\"19365\" data-url=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/lebanese-rice-pudding\/\" data-media=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/z-pinterest-6-scaled.jpg\" data-description=\"Lebanese Rice Pudding\/ Riz Bi Haleeb\" data-repin=\"\" role=\"button\" style=\"color: #ffffff;background-color: #000000;border-color: #000000;border-radius: 3px;padding: 10px 5px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-pin wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-pin-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\">Pin<\/a>\n<a href=\"#commentform\" class=\"wprm-recipe-jump-to-comments wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-jump-to-comments-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" style=\"color: #ffffff;background-color: #000000;border-color: #000000;border-radius: 3px;padding: 10px 5px;\">Review<\/a>\n\n\n    \n\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-text-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-text-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Description<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\"><\/div><\/h3><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-container-columns-spaced\">\n\t<div>\n    \t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-layout-column-container\">\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\n\n    <\/div>\n    <div>\n        \n\t\t\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-layout-column-container\">\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">A bowl of rice pudding is one of the most superbly comforting desserts on earth. Every culture has a rice pudding recipe, including Lebanon and the Levant countries, I can\u2019t imagine anything creamier, or more subtly flavored dessert than rice pudding aka riz bi haleeb,\u00a0 give it a try and it will prove to be a stunning addition to your next dinner party.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe-19365-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-19365-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"19365\" data-servings=\"12\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Ingredients<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\"><\/div>&nbsp;<div class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-container wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-19365-container wprm-toggle-container wprm-toggle-buttons-container wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"--wprm-toggle-button-accent: #616161;\"><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-multiplier=\"1\" data-servings=\"12\" data-recipe=\"19365\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 1x\">1x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"2\" data-servings=\"12\" data-recipe=\"19365\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 2x\">2x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"12\" data-recipe=\"19365\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1.75&#032;liters&#032;\/ 7 cups whole milk,&#032;3.25 milk fat\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1.75<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">liters<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">\/ 7 cups whole milk,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><strong>3.25 milk fat<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;250&#032;ml&#032;\/ 1 cup heavy cream\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">250<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ml<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">\/ 1 cup heavy cream<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;200&#032;grams\/ 1 cup short grain rice,&#032;any of the following: Egyption rice, Arborio rice, bomba Spanish rice or sushi rice\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">200<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">grams\/ 1 cup short grain rice,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><strong>any of the following<\/strong>:<u> Egyption rice, Arborio rice, bomba Spanish rice or sushi rice<\/u><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;3 &#032;cups&#032;water, &#032;to cook the rice\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3 <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">water, <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">to cook the rice<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;350&#032;grams&#032;\/ 1 3\/4 cups sugar\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">350<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">grams<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">\/ 1 3\/4 cups sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/4&#032;cup&#032; orange blossom water\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"> orange blossom water<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;3&#032;tablespoons &#032;cornstarch\/ corn flour\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cornstarch\/ corn flour<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;Zest of 1 large lemon,&#032;optional but recommended\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Zest of 1 large lemon,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">optional but recommended<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/4&#032;cup&#032;raw shelled pistachios, for garnish,&#032;optional\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">raw shelled pistachios, for garnish,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes 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water, bring to a boil, reduce heat to very low cover up and cook for 25 minutes, remove from heat and set aside.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-19365-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">In a small bowl, dilute together 1 cup of milk (should be at room temperature) with the cornstarch, whisk well to homogenize, set aside.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-19365-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In another pot, heat 6 cups of milk over medium high heat, whisk constantly and bring to a gentle boil, add the cooked rice and stir well to infuse together.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-19365-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Bring to a boil, add the sugar, whisk the riz bil haleeb one more time, and reduce heat to very low,  keep it simmering uncovered until the rice starts to float on top,  about 5 minutes, add the heavy cream and the\u00a0zest of 1 lemon, if used,( zest the bright outer yellow layer, and avoid the bitter white layer underneath) stir one more time, and simmer for further 5 minutes over low heat.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-19365-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Stir in the diluted cornstarch, whisk well and bring to a boil one last time, simmer over low heat for further 5 minutes to cook out the starchy taste.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-19365-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the orange blossom water, stir well, and remove the pot from heat, and our rice pudding aka riz bil haleeb is ready.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-19365-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">An indication that the consistency is perfect: Dip a metal spoon into the hot rice pudding and pull it out. Run your finger down the back of the spoon, if a clean, clear line stays without the liquid running, your riz bil haleeb is ready.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-19365-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Laddle the rice pudding in the ramekins,<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-19365-step-0-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Optional step<\/strong>: To achieve the wrinkled top surface in riz bi haleeb, laddle it in ramekins while it\u2019s still hot, and give each ramekin a squirt of water, the uneven temperatures create a shrink on top of the surface which looks like those favored wrinkles, yes, it\u2019s an indication to many that your riz bil haleeb is authentic, <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-19365-step-0-9\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Serve it warm or right from the fridge.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-19365-step-0-10\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">You can garnish each ramekin with some chopped pistachios upon serving, optional.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/rice-pudding-8.jpg\" aria-label=\"Open larger version of the instruction image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/rice-pudding-8.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"rice pudding 8\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/rice-pudding-8.jpg 900w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/rice-pudding-8-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/rice-pudding-8-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/rice-pudding-8-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/rice-pudding-8-164x164.jpg 164w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/rice-pudding-8-138x138.jpg 138w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/rice-pudding-8-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/rice-pudding-8-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/div> <\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-video-container-19365\" class=\"wprm-recipe-video-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-video-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Video<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\"><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-video\"><iframe title=\"Lebanese Rice Pudding, Riz Bi Haleeb \" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wWRIv93A8Bs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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